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The Yodeling Children of Kentucky
Dear Neighbor, Please excuse my children for their brilliant (and loud!) rendition of “The Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps” last night. They apparently have no concept of time or appreciation for the fact that some people enjoy sleeping. You, my … Continue reading
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Lost
“Jon… don’t fuss at me… I think I’ve lost the debit card.” My husband is a patient man. When I forgot my camera battery before a trip to Florida, he drove thirty minutes out of his way to bring it … Continue reading
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Boiling the frog
Is it wrong to admit that sometimes… just every now and then… once in a blue moon… not often at all, really… I’m just a teeny tiny bit amused when my super-organized, neat-and-tidy friend who just recently gave birth to … Continue reading
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Quick Takes – June 2017
1. Kidding season has started and once again I’m thankful to have my own personal goat midwife to help in times of trouble, because I’m just awful at the job. Every time these goats are in labor, I fall to … Continue reading
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7 Quick Takes – 8/2016
When you’re a homeschool mom with lots of kids, people tend to think you must be some kind of Mommy Superhero. “I don’t know how you do it all” is a phrase I hear frequently. As much as I hate … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking... not so much, Daybook, Homemaking, Humor, PERSONAL, The Eigh of 'em
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Attention: Lilly
This is what happens when I don’t keep up with my filing system: If your name is Lilly and I’m supposed to be doing something with you tomorrow at 2:00, please contact me. . Related Articles: WFMW – Getting it … Continue reading
The last rescue dog
“Hey, Jon!” Dr. East, our vet, entered the room. “You have a dog for me to look at?” “Yes, sir.. Should be here any minute.” For weeks, Rina had been searching for a dog to guard our flock and had … Continue reading
Posted in Daybook, Farm & Garden, Humor, Marriage, PERSONAL
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